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The Pinrose company is a dream come true for folks who love quality perfume, but don't want to harm animals in the process. This all-vegan, cruelty-free outfit claims to offer "fresh scents for clever devils", and they make good on their promise. They create some of the purest, freshest scents money can buy. Continue reading [...]

There is a fair amount of confusion as to whether Stila is cruelty-free or not. In large part that is because several years ago Stila, which had been cruelty-free, stopped being cruelty-free, as they were selling in China, which requires animal testing of products imported into China - to be clear, China does the testing on animals once the finished product arrives in China. They also have been known to pull an imported product from a shelf and test it - again, on animals. Continue reading [...]

Sometimes a product line comes along that is so luxurious, you want to buy everything on their website. Sibu is one such company. All of their products are vegan, with the sole exception of their healing balm stick, which contains beeswax. The founders, Bruce and Jean McMullin, traveled extensively in India and discovered the sea buckthorn berry, otherwise known as the “Holy Fruit of the Himalayas.” The plant grows wild at 12,000 ft elevations, due to the rich soil and low oxygen levels. Its bright-orange berries captivated the founders, due to the berries' medicinal properties and ability to address a host of conditions/ailments.
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You may have seen these companies’ products on your shelves for years, or they might be completely new to you. Either way, our small list of 100% vegan body care lines is sure to impress. You can purchase items from any of these companies, knowing that you’re helping to support ethical treatment of animals. Many ingredients are organic, some are locally sourced, and several of the companies give back generously to their communities.
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Get ready to be wowed, and wow others in the process. Inika Organics is a luxurious all-vegan line that will enhance your glow and allow you to shine, all while preserving the sanctity of your animal friends. Inika is an Australian-owned, cruelty-free, certified organic line. They never use harmful chemicals or fillers, and have been awarded one of the world's highest safety ratings by the EWG (Environmental Working Group) and the Skin Deep Cosmetic Safety Database. Continue reading [...]

Hourglass Cosmetics talks a good game. On their website, www.hourglasscosmetics.com, they tout their products as being all vegetarian and/or vegan. They assert that their offerings are cruelty-free, and mention this on the site, as well. In fact, Hourglass received special certification from PETA, claiming that their company neither tests on animals nor authorizes any third parties to do so on their behalf. Continue reading [...]

Lippy Girl Makeup was founded on the goal to produce professional-grade cosmetics that are organic, vegetarian and cruelty-free. Their cosmetics are also free of nasty chemicals commonly found in other commercial products. Lippy Girl primarily offers lipsticks and blushes. They recently released their line of vegan lipsticks: Vegocentric Organic Vegan Lipstick. Continue reading [...]

It’s time for holiday parties! What special look do you want to create this year? It’s amazing how many vegan beauty products are available today. Year after year, more brands come onto the market and their offerings are often absolutely fantastic. So, you won’t have a problem finding glitter for your face or eyes, or that perfect red lipstick or smoky shadow. Continue reading [...]

It’s that time of year when pumpkin everything is everywhere, and we love it! As we’re buying our first vegan pumpkin spice nog of the season and making homemade vegan pumpkin spice lattes, we’re dreaming of decadent cruelty-free beauty products! Continue reading [...]

We just found out about Red Apple Lipstick vegan beauty products and we’re glad we did. These cruelty-free products include more than just lipstick choices. They offer women a range of eye shadows, lip glosses, mascaras, and eye liners for a complete vegan beauty kit. Continue reading [...]

Tarte cosmetics began with one woman’s quest for vegan beauty products that were made with pure ingredients. Tarte owner and CEO, Maureen Kelly, wanted to find makeup that was gorgeous and effective, but that didn’t contain yucky, unhealthy ingredients.
She searched many department stores and found a few vegan makeup offering clean products, but she was disappointed in the not-very-luxurious packaging of these items. She, like many other women, want their entire beauty experience to be beautiful, and she didn’t want to have to hide her makeup. Continue reading [...]

We previously told you about a few of our favorite inexpensive cruelty-free products, but we thought you’d love even more.
For cheap beauty products that are also vegan, you might want to consider the following items that are less then $10. Continue reading [...]

We don’t want to let a budget stop you from getting your hands on vegan beauty products, so we put together a list of some amazing cruelty-free concealers and eyeshadows that will cost you less than $10 each.
The products on our list do not contain any animal ingredients and they’re not made using animal testing. The companies that manufacture these cruelty-free products are able to make a commitment to animals’ rights while keeping prices reasonable. We think that more brands should do this. It’s horrible to hear about the dozens of makeup companies that are still testing on animals and using parts of their bodies in beauty products, especially when we know there is another way. Continue reading [...]

If you’re looking for a vegan eyeshadow palette that offers colors for every occasion, and for every time of day, check out Urban Decay’s Urban Eyeshadow Vault. This eyeshadow kit will set you back about $245, but it’s worth it if you love makeup and will put it to daily, and nightly use. This eyeshadow box is also perfect for makeup artists, so consider the investment if you want to offer your clients a cruelty-free shadow option. Continue reading [...]

How would you like to receive a box of beautiful, luxurious, vegan and cruelty-free beauty products on a regular basis? All products would be vetted for quality and ethical manufacturing. And, they would be some of the hottest, prettiest, and most nourishing products that you and your skin would ever see?
This can be your reality when you sign up for a Petit Vour Beauty Box subscription. Want to know more? We thought you would. Continue reading [...]

Many people turn to e.l.f. (which stands for eyes, lips, face) cosmetics for natural, cruelty-free beauty. The brand is wildly popular with those who want brilliantly colored products for the eyes, face, and lips at a cheap price point. And, it’s a go-to company for vegans looking for high-end, effective skin care products for a bargain.
If you haven’t used e.l.f. cosmetics yet, read on to find out more about this top vegan beauty brand and then pick a few products to try. We think you’ll love what you find and how your skin looks, and feels, when wearing e.l.f. Continue reading [...]

It’s a good day today! We found another company selling products that are good to animals and good for people. You probably know already that we’re all about pushing skin and body care products that are vegan and cruelty free. But, you may not know that we take great effort to find products that don’t cause harm to anyone, including humans. This is why we wholeheartedly support natural cosmetics and beauty companies like Honeybee Gardens.
Honeybee Gardens provides makeup, lip care, toner, powder, soap, and even beauty tools that are safe for animals and for people. They’re made with natural, plant-based ingredients that are PETA certified and easy to pronounce.
All Honeybee Gardens products have bean reviewed by the Environmental Working Group and have a score of 2 or lower. Honeybee Gardens is Feingold certified as well. This company is one that we think you might want to check out for all of your daily beauty needs. Continue reading [...]

If you’re looking for a cruelty-free beauty brand that offers a full line of products for everyday use, we suggest you turn to Mineral Fusion. Mineral Fusion is a Denver, Colorado company that has sold vegan makeup and skin care items since 2007. It’s the #1 natural cosmetic company in the United States, offering products that improve your skin’s appearance and health. Continue reading [...]

We love finding vegan skin care lines that also contain nourishing natural ingredients. So, when we came across the Carol’s Daughter line, we were thrilled. Carol’s Daughter is a cruelty-free skin care company that’s known for it’s plant-based natural beauty products. It’s been producing good-for-you beauty items for more than 20 years, giving consumers high-quality options for skin, body, and hair. Continue reading [...]

Pacifica Beauty products are exactly what they’re advertised to be. All about beauty. They’re beautiful, cruelty-free products that are some of our favorites because they dispel the myth that natural, vegan products are by nature boring and simply utilitarian.
The Pacifica Beauty line is one of our favorites because it offers amazing vegan beauty products that are beautiful themselves. From the colors of the line’s and eye shadows to the product’s packaging, Pacifica Beauty creates a stunning aesthetic that anyone, vegan or not, will surely go crazy over. Continue reading [...]

Have you heard about 100% Pure? We hadn’t, but we stumbled across this vegan beauty company online and it seems like everyone else knows about it. 100% Pure is a cruelty-free cosmetics brand that’s been featured in top magazines like Cosmopolitan, Allure, Seventeen, and In Style. Dr. Oz’s The Good Life has raved about 100% Pure too, so we thought we’d check out their line a bit more. Continue reading [...]

It’s that time again. Thoughts and activities are turning from summer fun to fall festivals, which means Halloween costumes and makeup may be on your mind. If you’re dreaming about dressing up as something bright, colorful, quirky, or chameleon-like for Halloween, we want you to have the vegan makeup you need. We’ve put together a guide to the top vegan and cruelty-free Halloween makeup products, so that you can cover your face without dealing with a potential cover-up of animal ingredients. Continue reading [...]

Kids need baths. Lots of them. With each kids’ hair and bath product that you buy for their cleaning routines (and there will likely be tons of them in your child’s lifetime), you have the opportunity to support companies that are making good ingredient decisions and are going cruelty-free.
We’ve put together a list of some of the top cruelty-free kids’ hair and bath products, so that you can opt for kind versions of shampoos, sunscreens, lotions, and even skin wipes. Continue reading [...]

It's not often that a cosmetic brand comes along that can check-off about every criteria on the list of "Perfect Cosmetic Companies," but Concrete Minerals Cosmetics does it: 100% vegan, cruelty-free, gluten-free, made in the USA, preservative free and filler free. And they where recently Leaping Bunny certified. Almost sounds too good, to be true, right? Continue reading [...]

Anyone who says you compromise luxury when you only use vegan and cruelty-free beauty products has clearly never heard of Mullein & Sparrow luxury vegan and cruelty-free beauty products. Mullein & Sparrow is a Brooklyn-based skin, body and hair care company that makes small batches of high quality products with high quality ingredients. Continue reading [...]

Treating textured hair can be a challenge if you're looking for a specially formulated product that is also cruelty free, vegan and free of harmful chemicals. Bye Bye Parabens is your answer because, not only is it specially formulated for African American, textured and chemically treated, but it is free of nasty chemicals such as parabens and sulfates. And of course, it is vegan and cruelty free. Continue reading [...]

If we gave our dream list for a beauty product it would be: vegan, cruelty-free, no sulfates, no dyes, no paraben, no propylene glycol, no artificial preservatives or any other chemicals. Sound to good to be true? It's not. DermOrganic vegan and cruely free hair and skin care is all of the above. Continue reading [...]

Now that Tarte Cosmetics is no longer a cruelty free company, many former Tarte cosmetic users are jumping to Too Faced vegetarian and cruelty-free cosmetics. Too Faced was founded by husbands Jerrod Blandino and Jeremy Johnson, 15 years ago. Both men got their start in the cosmetic and fashion industry, before coming together to create Too Faced, so named for Jerrod's pet name for the women who would go from sweet to stressed whenever he was out of their favorite makeup product. Continue reading [...]

Tarte vegetarian and cruelty-free cosmetics is no longer cruelty-free after selling out to Kose Cosmetics. Hi, all of you cruelty-free fashionistas, Jess here. I'm a contributing writer to Vegetarian Beauty Products and I'm here because I'm upset. No, I'm furious. Tarte, one of our favorite cosmetic brands to review, has sold out to a bigger company, Kose comsetics, who still tests on animals. They then had the nerve to insult its consumers by trying to distance themselves from their new parent company by saying that Tarte will remain cruelty-free, as if consumers can't figure out that, any dollars that go to Tarte, will ultimately end up in the hands of animal-testing Kose. Continue reading [...]

Lip balms and salves in tins are convenient to slide into the smallest of handbags, and a popular way to keep your lips hydrated and healthy, especially during cold winter months. But many of the most popular products on the market are made with beeswax or petroleum, which are neither vegan or healthy. Here are our favorite options that are moisturizing, while being free of chemicals and cruelty: Continue reading [...]

Valentine's Day is soon upon us, and we love choosing nail polish for this occasion for several reasons. For starters, we love showcasing nail polish that is vegan and cruelty-free. We also love featuring nail polish that is void of all of those nasty chemicals, like formaldehyde, that is present in most commercial nail polish brands. Here are top 5 favorite vegan and cruelty free nail polishes to get you looking gorgeous for Valentine's Day. Continue reading [...]

Who doesn't love to add a little sparkle to their New Year's celebration look? Whether you're adding a shiny shadow, a glimmery blush, or a sparkly lip gloss, a little shine is fun and festive. To keep your glamorous look kind and compassionate, we pulled together our top 5 sparkly vegan and cruelty-free products for New Years festivities. Continue reading [...]

Hello! Jessica here - one of the contributers to Vegetarian Beauty Products. Last week we brought you Our 5 Favorite Cruelty-Free and Vegan Beauty Tools, one of which is the Bright Eyed & Beautified Eye Enhancing Tool by Tarte Cosmetics. I was so excited when I read about it, that I decided to give it a try. Continue reading [...]

We love a company that is fun and colorful, in addition to being ethical, and boy does Rockeresque deliver. If you're looking for bright pinks, deep purples, eye-popping oranges and electric blues, this is the cosmetic line for you. Rockeresque was founded in 2011, by founders who were looking to start a cosmetic line that is intentionally vegan and cruelty-free. Additionally, they offer "cosmetic education," which helps to educate consumers, via website articles, about exactly what they are putting on their faces.
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We recently wrote about how the Petit Vours Vegan and Cruelty-Free Subscription Makeup Box would be the perfect holiday gift for the vegan fashionista in your life. We found another excellent subscription box that, like Petit Vour, is vegan and cruelty-free, but is more focused on bath and body products; Level Naturals. Continue reading [...]

The holidays are here and many of us will be attending holiday office parties, and other seasonal shindigs. Now is the time to plan your holiday look to punch up your festive frocks. Here are 5 of our favorite vegan and cruelty-free beauty products to achieve some of 2013's hottest winter holiday makeup trends. Continue reading [...]

Everyone is buzzing about L'Oreal Paris Age Perfect Hydra-Nutrition Glow Renewal Facial Oil, but no matter how good it is, it is still L'Oreal, which is owned by Estee Lauder; the most evil cosmetic company in the world. In light of facial oils growing in popularity, we thought we'd put together out top 5 picks for vegetarian and cruelty-free beauty products. Continue reading [...]

Shopping for someone who is committed to a vegan and cruelty-free lifestyle, if it's not a lifestyle that you live, or if it's for someone who seems to have everything, can be difficult. Enter the Petit Vour box: a monthly box subscription of curated vegan and cruelty-free beauty products. The owner of Petit Vour, Madeline Alcott, is a vegan and self-described beauty enthusiast. She created Petit Vour after her own frustrating journey trying to find luxury beauty products that were both vegan and cruelty-free. Continue reading [...]

Matte lipstick has become big for fall and winter, with its popularity exploding as the buzz from beauty editors, beauty bloggers and makeup lovers escalated. Unlike the matte formulas from the 90s, which often left lips dry and dull, these new and improved formulas are creamier, giving lips a look that is classic, but fresh. Here are five of our favorite matte lipsticks that are also vegan and cruelty-free. Continue reading [...]

Often in our quest to find vegan and cruelty-free beauty products, we forget that the simplest ingredients and products work wonderfully to keep us looking our best. We spend so much time looking for products with the most natural and minimal ingredients, it's easy to forget that these products are often in our own pantries. Here are a few of our favorite beauty tips and tricks that are kind to animals, and your bank account. Continue reading [...]

We love The Orange Owl cruelty-free and completely vegan beauty product line, and not just because of the cute name. We also love it because founder Akshata Nayak started the company with being kind to animals and the environment in mind. Akshata practices what she preaches, literally. She currently owns a holistic health practice with her husband in Vermont. Continue reading [...]

As we say "goodbye" to summer and "hello" to fall, something will be greeting us in addition to soy pumpkin lattes, hoodies, and bonfires: dry skin. Sadly, problem aeas such as ankles can get even more overlooked as it's easier to stop paying as much attention to them when we trade our sandals for boots. Continue reading [...]

We often come across vegan and cruelty-free beauty products that are done so as an afterthought, or even inadvertently. "Vegan by accident" as many know it. That is why we love finding companies who wear their "vegan and cruelty-free" badge proudly on their sleeves, like Antho organic, vegan and eco-friendly beauty products. Antho has an entire pae of their website dedicated to education of vegan and cruelty-free beauty products, and what it means to truly be both. Continue reading [...]

We've all been there, halfway through our work day we take a look in the bathroom mirror and realize that our eyeliner has slid down under our eyes, or we look a little tired from pulling an all-nighter the night before. Here are 5, must-have, cruelty-free and vegetarian beauty products to keep in your desk. Continue reading [...]

We love NYX cosmetics for exactly two reasons: They're products are inexpensive and they're vegetarian and cruelty-free. Ok, that was technically three. But there is no doubt about it, NYX is right up our alley. The makeup community echoes our sentiment, as the company has a rabid fanbase across multiple sites such as Pinterest, Makeup Alley, and YouTube. Continue reading [...]

Jack Black Authentic and Original fills a much needed gap in the area of compassionate personal care products for men. It seems like, when it comes to compassionate personal hygiene and grooming products that are both cruelty free and vegan, men get the short end of the stick. Don't manufacturers realize that there are plenty of men who want cruelty-free skin and hair products? Jack Black (no, not that Jack Black) men's grooming products recognized the need for this type of product and have fulfilled the need with a comprehensive line of products for every need. Continue reading [...]

Part of the fun of living a green clean life is learning how to make beauty products for yourself. This is why we love "Make Your Place" by Raleigh Briggs. Briggs has compiled one of the sweetest little DIY health and beauty books that we have seen in ages. Each page is in clear handwriting and explains the basics of making salves, tinctures and balms in such an easy and straightforward way. She gives a basic guide to essential oils that makes what can often seem an overwhelming world of oils, a simple and straightforward adventure into fun! Continue reading [...]

One of the best ways to ensure that your health products are vegetarian and cruelty-free is to make your own! DIY cosmetics are a great way to not only feel confident that you are putting nothing but the best and most ethical cosmetics on your face, but they can save you a ton of money! Here are some of our favorite homemade cosmetics. Continue reading [...]

Is cruelty-free Christmas shopping at the top of your "to do" list? Holiday shopping for the compassionate consumer is easier than ever, as compassionate companies produce holiday specific items, and smaller items that are perfect for popping in the stocking of your favorite animal lover. Continue reading [...]

If you know a vegan who has everything, or seems to want for nothing, the Vegan Conscious Box by the Vegan Zombie may be just the thing for them this holiday season! The Vegan Conscious Box is the perfect way to ensure that you are getting the best products that are in line with their, and your, values. Continue reading [...]

Tired of brittle, flyaway hair that come with dry winter months? Herbal Choice Mari hair styling products are a cruelty-free way to tame those flyaways without damaging your hair, the environment, or any animals! Continue reading [...]

Cold winter months are bringing dry, chapped lips and we are so thankful for great vegan lipcare products like Hurraw! Balm. All of Hurraw! Balm's lip balms are made with raw, organic, fair trade ingredients - in practical oval tubes so that the tube won't pop out of your jean pockets! Continue reading [...]

Karen's Botanicals offers a comprehensive line of vegetarian and cruelty-free beauty products that are full of beneficial ingredients aimed at repairing and maintaining skin. Certified by PETA as a "Cruelty Free Company," Karen's Botanicals are developed and tested on willing friends and families. Karen asserts that there is simply no need, or place, for animal testing in skin care products, and that wonderful products can be made with materials that have been used for thousands of years. Continue reading [...]

Soulstice nail polish is a rare gem in that it comes, not from a company that focuses on making cosmetics, but rather an actual day spa. Nestled in Santa Rosa, CA, in wine country, Soulstice Spa mainly focuses on treating their clients to relaxing services such as massage therapy and bodycare, but they have also focused on healthy beauty items. Continue reading [...]

Finding vegan and cruelty-free body fragrance can be difficult because fragrances often contain animal parts, such as anal sacs. On top of that, harsh ingredients, such as phthalates, petroleum and acetone are commonly found in commercial fragrances. That is what drove A Perfume Organic creator Amanda Walker to create a perfume that is organic, vegan and cruelty-free. She has quickly gained the attention of the beauty world by creating 100% organic fragrances in ecological packaging, which is unusual in the fragrance world. Continue reading [...]

One look at the ingredients in Apivita vegetarian and cruelty-free beauty products is enough to want to start ordering their products via their website right away. Founded in 1979, Apivita got its start in Greece when two married pharmacists, Nikos and Niki Koutsianas, turned their passion for nature into a natural cosmetics company. Before long, the Koutsianas’ saw their cosmetics spread to other countries, including Sweden, Romania, Japan, Belgium, Australia, Hong Kong, Spain and the Netherlands. Continue reading [...]

Laundry detergent is not a tool commonly considered in one's arsenal of beauty products, but as a product that frequently comes in contact with your skin, it should be! One of the biggest reasons that people opt for vegan, cruelty-free beauty products, in addition to their concern for animals, is because these products tend to be safe to use and are gentle to the skin and body. Those who suffer from skin that reacts to the chemicals commonly found in beauty and personal hygiene products have to be vigilant in making sure that the products with which they come in contact contain no phosphates, preservatives, artificial dyes or fragrances. Continue reading [...]

When a baby is born with food sensitivities and eczema, what is a parent to do? Well for the founders of Divinity Veganatural cruelty-free and vegan beauty products, the answer was to start a business! Making their daughter what is now their signature balm, Babylove balm, the couple launched their new company in 2003 with the goal to make “compassionately crafted body care remedies.” Their products are aimed to cure topical ailments for all, from baby to grandparents. Continue reading [...]

When we say we scour the Internet for vegetarian and cruelty-free beauty products, we mean it. We spend hours looking for the perfect company to feature. Why does it take so long? Well for starters, you’d be surprised how many companies don’t make the cut. It happens daily: we find a new company that sounds promising, start checking out their products, and then find some infraction that means we have to send them packing. The worst part is, many of these issues are because of mere website wording, or lack thereof. Continue reading [...]

Deep Steep vegetarian and cruelty-free beauty products are the answer to those who want ethical beauty products without compromising luxury. In fact, Deep Steep maintains that their vision includes two main concepts: luxury and integrity. That sounds like a winning combination! Deep Steep was founded in 2002 and offers their luxurious products in five scents, all custom blended, with organic essential oils. Continue reading [...]

With a motto like, “Be green. Be healthy. Be happy. Be beautiful inside and out,” Emani vegan and cruelty-free beauty products are an eco-conscious makeup-lover’s dream! Certified vegan and cruelty free by PETA, Emani states that they believe that neither animals or our environment should be sacrificed for the purpose of beauty. They also have a philosophy of staying green and clean, which is reflected both in the lack of nasty chemicals and other unnatural ingredients in their products, as well as the use of 100% recycled paper packaging and 100% biodegradable, soy-based ink. Continue reading [...]

The All Natural Face vegan and cruelty-free beauty products were made for those with sensitive skin who find that conventional makeup irritates their skin. The folks at All Natural Face are one of the few companies who really gets the fact that what we put on our skin, is detrimental to our internal health. Pointing out that our bodies absorb 65% of the chemicals applied to our skin, The All Natural Face products all contain clean ingredients; meaning natural cosmetic products that are naturally occurring and not chemically manufactured. Continue reading [...]

Normally we do not review vegetarian and cruelty-free beauty product lines that are not attached to an official website because we know how much you all love to research these companies yourself! Well in this rare instance, we are going to make an exception because this company, The Dream Products, is such a great little hidden gem, that we felt it too wonderful to not share. Continue reading [...]

Did you know that more than 500 beauty products sold in the U.S. contain ingredients banned for use in cosmetics in Japan, Canada or the European Union? How about that 61% of lipstick brands tested in the U.S. contain lead residue? And if you thought you had the the power of information on your side when reading ingredient labels, think again. Federal law permits beauty companies to omit certain ingredients from labels, including any ingredients considered a “trade secret." Continue reading [...]

We love finding small businesses that make vegetarian and cruelty-free beauty products. Supporting small businesses is important to us because they know the importance of honoring their ethical commitments to their customers. They understand that this is how they keep their customers! Yummy Suds vegetarian and beauty products is one such company that exemplifies this philosophy. Continue reading [...]

We happened upon Petal Fresh Organics vegan and cruelty-free beauty products by accident. We were at a discount store and were shocked to see a shampoo and conditioner set donning the PETA “cruelty free and vegan” logo. We were also admittedly slightly suspicious over its $3.99/bottle price tag. While we love our organic beauty products, the common downside is that they are often pricier since the ingredients are high quality and made in smaller batches. Continue reading [...]

Half of being beautiful, if not more, is being healthy. Vegetarian and cruelty-free beauty products like cosmetics and perfume can only take you so far; having healthy and beautiful skin and hair is just as important, if not more so. Keeping the skin beautiful, and healing it when facing maladies such as sunburns and bug bites, is part of what Elemental Herbs does best. Where many products of this type incorporate harsh ingredients like petroleum. Elemental Herbs makes products that have the desired effects of petroleum-based products, such as locking in moisture, without the negative side-effects. Continue reading [...]

Every week we bring you a handful of beauty companies who are vegan and cruelty-free, and most of these companies proudly proclaim the fact that they are free of the same harsh ingredients that are found in mainstream cosmetics. But what are these ingredients? They have such long, confusing names that do sound scary, but are they as bad as they sound? Is it an advantage to use beauty products that are free of these chemicals? Continue reading [...]

Manic Panic vegan and cruelty-free hair dye is an iconic product that dominated the New York punk scene long before it became a regular staple at the likes of Hot Topic, Spencer’s Gifts and Sally’s Beauty Supply. In 1977, Bronx-born sisters Tish and Snooky opened their punk-style boutique in New York City. While the store initially had a cult-following by the first generation punk scene, by the 1990s it was hitting the mainstream fashion scene. Continue reading [...]

When seeking out cruelty-free, vegan makeup, many wouldn’t even think of theatrical or costume makeup. It is certainly not the type of makeup that most need to wear on a regular basis, but safe costume makeup is important to consider because most theatrical cosmetics contain damaging, harsh ingredients that are known to be widely tested on animals. Lead and parabens are among the nasty chemicals commonly found in stage makeup that cause rashes, breakouts, redness and dry, itchy skin. Continue reading [...]

We especially love supporting small businesses that create cruelty-free, vegan beauty products. While there are many cruelty-free, vegan beauty companies that have successfully transitioned from small company, to large, mass-distributed, operations, we often see it go bad. The Body Shop proved as much when they decided to sell themselves to infamous animal-testing company, L’Oreal. Continue reading [...]

Synthesis 345 vegan and cruelty-free beauty products begins with the promise “to nurture every ‘body’ with the purest of care”. To that end, the company has an impressive product line that is as safe as it gets, and fulfills on its promise by using the highest-quality, natural ingredients, and shunning the harmful chemicals often found in beauty products. Continue reading [...]

We knew when we saw that Brown Earth natural and organic vegan and cruelty-free skin products was certified by the Vegan Society that they took their commitment to animals seriously. The only way to get that certification is to be completely free of animal ingredients and animal testing, and Brown Earth is clearly proud that they are free of both! Continue reading [...]

There are plenty of products out there that bear different certifications from varying certifying agencies, but what does all of this mean? Like the terms “vegetarian” and “vegan,” it is largely open to interpretation and personal standards. That is why, ultimately, it is up to you as the consumer to empower yourself with the knowledge of the different ingredients commonly used in beauty products, and their implications in the world of animal welfare. Where one person does not consider honey to be an animal byproduct, someone else does and would never use it. Continue reading [...]

Vivisection is a term that make many shudder, even if they do not know what it means. Vivisection is technically defined as procedures, such as surgical (minor and major) that are performed on living beings, for the purpose of performing experiments. While vivisection, or animal testing, is conducted for many purposes, such as medical procedures and pharmaceuticals, we will be focusing on the use of animal testing in personal care items, such as cosmetics, hygiene products and other general beauty products. Continue reading [...]

As the demand for cruelty-free products became more prevalent, there came an emerging need to create a consistent set of standards by which to measure if a product was in fact truly cruelty free (and we hasten to add that "cruelty free" does not necessarily mean vegan, or even vegetarian, but more on that later). In response to this need for organized standards, eight national animal welfare groups formed an alliance: the American Anti-Vivisection Society, the Animal Alliance of Canada, Beauty Without Cruelty, the Doris Day Animal League, the Humane Society of Canada, the Humane Society of the United States, the MSPCA Center for Laboratory Animal Welfare and the New England Ant-Vivisection Society. Continue reading [...]

We write a lot about cruelty-free, vegan and vegetarian certifications when reviewing different beauty products. There are certainly plenty of certifying agencies out there, each one using different factors in determining who gets certified by them, and who doesn’t. While there are many certifying agencies that are well-known both internationally, and nationally, such as the Leaping Bunny program, and PETA’s well known list of cruelty-free companies, each one has standards that vary in strictness. Continue reading [...]

Tata Harper vegetarian, cruelty-free skincare is certainly making a name for themselves. Having already been featured in Vogue, Marie Claire, Lucky magazine, Harper’s Bazaar Magazine online, Elle Magazine online and many more, this Vermont-based beauty company is doing it right with a simple philosophy: women should look and feel beautiful without compromising their health. Situated on 1,200 acres of farm land, most of the ingredients are grown right there on the farm. Continue reading [...]

We thought we’d take an opportunity to review some men’s products since we tend to focus so much on products that are mainly intended for women. As tough as vegan, cruelty-free products can be to find for women, they are even tougher to find for men. We were excited to find out about the Herban Cowboy company, devoted to vegan, cruelty-free products for men. Founders Luke and Lisa started the Herban Cowboy on just a few thousand dollars, working out of their log cabin on a dirt road. The entire line was created in their kitchen, with Luke and Lisa both bottling the products by hand. Continue reading [...]

What makes Lilywhite Organics vegan beauty products different from the rest is that, where others use water, they use 100% aloe vera juice. Aloe vera juice is excellent for the skin, with many benefits including reducing wound healing time, reducing inflammation and stimulating growth of new tissue. Additionally Lilywhite Organics points out that, unlike water, aloe has over 75 vitamins and nutrients. Continue reading [...]

Suds! vegetarian, cruelty-free bath and body beauty products were created from the founder’s realization that, while she ate healthfully, it didn’t matter if she was using beauty products that were full of chemicals. Armed with a Bachelors in Chemical Engineering, the founder started Suds! with a commitment to products that are free of nasty detergents and artificial preservatives, colors and fragrances. Instead, Suds! vegetarian, cruelty-free bath and body beauty products contain moisturizing oils and butters, essential oils and natural colors and fragrances. Continue reading [...]

Much of the appeal of only using vegan and cruelty-free beauty products is that supporting small business often goes hand-in-hand with this lifestyle. Rather than buying beauty products containing nasty chemicals from big box stores, there is a sense of accomplishment in buying beauty products that are both healthy and supporting those who are making an honest living. Well, you will find both of these with Green Girl Basics vegetarian and cruelty-free beauty products. Continue reading [...]

ZuZu Luxe vegan and cruelty free cosmetics is ideal for that trendy fashionista who wants to look fashion forward, without all of the cruelty and animal products. ZuZu Luxe is part of the Gabriel vegan cosmetics line, which includes Gabriel Cosmetics, Gabriel Skincare, ZuZu Luxe, and Clean Kids Naturally, and each line is committed to high quality ingredients, without animal ingredients or cruelty. Continue reading [...]

Finding a red cruelty-free, vegan lipstick is no easy feat! Most red coloring used for any commercial product comes from carmine, a derivative of crushed beetles. Famous coffee peddler Starbucks even made headlines recently as it was discovered that some of their strawberry-based drinks contained the crushed bugs for visual appeal — yuck! Continue reading [...]

Who would have thought that there would be a cruelty-free, safe and vegan Brazilian Blowout alternative? Well, thanks to Zerran vegan hair care’s, Zerran Reform, those who crave straight, manageable hair, can have it without all of the harsh chemicals. The well known Brazilian Blowout shot to fame by giving those with curly or frizzy locks a permanent hair straightening treatment, however it has recently come under fire for the dangerous chemicals contained within it, namely the high presence of formaldehyde. Continue reading [...]

If you are looking for a scent sensation that does not compromise quality for cruelty-free, Kobashi vegan, cruelty-free essential oil products are the answer. Making beautiful smells since 1985, Kobashi is committed to the highest quality products that are free of unnatural chemicals, such as pesticides or herbicides. In fact, any ingredients secured from outside sources are tested in-house and if any trace of chemicals or pesticides are found, then the ingredient is not used. Continue reading [...]

Scotch Naturals vegan nail polish offers cruelty-free, non-toxic nail polish in 30 vibrant colors. The water-based polish promises to be long lasting, but without the nasty chemicals that are usually included in conventional nail polish, such as acetone, butyl acetate and ethyl acetate. Scotch Naturals nail polish is also free of the heavy metals that are associated with conventional nail polish. Continue reading [...]

Zion Health has perfected their clay-based vegan beauty products, and quickly amassed a cult following. San Francisco-based founder Haim Zion discovered the benefits of key ingredient Kanwa clay when he successfully used it to relieve the symptoms of his gum disease. Also know as calcium montmorillonite clay, Kanwa clay is now the key ingredient of their entire vegan beauty product line which includes teas, detox supplements and bath minerals. Continue reading [...]

With a name like "Gourmet Body Treats", using these vegan, cruelty-free products feels like an indulgence! Founded in 1998 by Waleska Agosto, she was looking for a product that she could safely and comfortably use on her rosacea-prone skin. She knew that, in order to accomplish this, she would need a product that would be free of all synthetics and chemicals, and contain nothing but natural ingredients that came straight from the earth. Each product is poured and packaged by hand and tested on humans, not animals. Continue reading [...]

No-Miss vegan and vegetarian beauty products has made a name for themselves by developing safe products, free from chemicals, that are also safe for the environment. Realizing that consumers are becoming increasingly conscious, they have answered the demands for beauty products that are not just cruelty-free, but non-harmful to apply. Continue reading [...]

You know that a vegan beauty company, like Eco Sevi, really has the best interest of animals in mind when their line was originally intended as all natural products for the family dog! When owner Sevi began handcrafting products for her beloved German Shepherd, Mundo, it was not long until friends and family started making request for human products of the same grade. Continue reading [...]

With the philosophy that humans make better guinea pigs than actual guinea pigs, Vibrant Naturals vegan beauty products takes a natural approach to their vegan bath and body products. With no factory, the husband-and-wife team lovingly handcrafts their products to ensure that they meet the company standards of quality every step of the way. Continue reading [...]

When Peter Lamas set out to create his all natural, vegan beauty product line, it was after experiencing several tragedies at the hands of harsh chemicals. His mother was diagnosed with bone cancer after years of exposure to harsh chemicals at a paper mill and his three sisters were all diagnosed with breast cancer in their 40’s after regular exposure to chemical farm fertilizers. As the hairdresser for Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, he regularly dyed her hair, only to find out that her doctors believed that her early diagnosis of, and ultimate demise from, Non-Hodgkins lymphoma cancer was partly due to the chemicals from her hair dye Continue reading [...]

Did you know that many inks used for tattooing are not vegan and cruelty free? In fact, most black tattoo ink contains charred animal bones. Others contain glycerin which are made up of, among other things, animal fat. Many who are both tattoo and anima lovers wouldn’t stop to consider the ingredients contained within the their tattoo ink, but as consumers are becoming more intent on educating themselves about what goes into their bodies, the demand for vegan and cruelty free tattoo ink is rising. Continue reading [...]

When you are named a runner-up to Bobbi Brown cosmetics, you know you have a gem of a cosmetic line on your hands! Mixology vegan mineral makeup claims that title proudly. Quick to point out that they are vegan, and yes that includes no carmine, their makeup line is also free of bismuth, chemicals, synthetic dyes, parabens and preservatives, Mixology is a great option for those with sensitive skin, or suffering from skin issues such as acne. Continue reading [...]

The concept behind Obsessive Compulsive vegan cosmetics, as founder David Klasfield puts it, is “The first step is admitting you have a problem.” For those who are addicted to makeup, that concept is well understood! Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics (OCC) aims to put only the finest ingredients into their vegan makeup, and proudly proclaims their commitment to vegan products on their website. Continue reading [...]

With so many cosmetic companies, even those offering vegan and vegetarian beauty products, getting larger and larger, and often selling out to larger corporations who still perform animal testing, it is no wonder that consumers are largely now turning to smaller businesses who hand-craft their products. Pink Quartz Minerals is one such company that is not only committed to quality makeup, but to ensure that it is cruelty-free and vegan. Continue reading [...]

You have your collection of vegan and vegetarian beauty products all set, now you just need a bag in which to keep them, and tools with which to apply them! Enter EcoTools, a company that makes and sells eco-friendly, vegan and cruelty-free cosmetic and body tools. Continue reading [...]

Now that we have introduced the concept of "Intentionally Cruelty-Free Beauty" (link), we want to talk a little about the resources that are out there for cruelty-free shopping, such as the Leaping Bunny Program. It can be confusing when looking at cruelty-free product lists because there are many such lists out there. Continue reading [...]

Nature’s Gate vegan beauty products was founded with the idea that they would use nature as their inspiration. The original founders used to collect rainwater and blend it with herbs they found in their herb shop. Today, the same philosophy goes into the making of their vegan and vegetarian beauty products, and they still use natural ingredients in each of them. Continue reading [...]

With cold, winter months upon us, many are seeking moisturizing vegan and vegetarian beauty products. Enter Crazy Rumors vegan lip treatments. With beauty products as fun as their name, they have set out to take the lip care world by storm. Continue reading [...]

Golden Path Alchemy Vegan Beauty Products has a very clear list of what they won't do. They won't test on animals, they won't use synthetic materials or chemicals in their beauty products, and they won't package their products in anything but recyclable glass and recycled labeling. Continue reading [...]

Priti NYC vegan nail products has an impressive resume. In fact, if you measure your doctor's worth by the number of degrees he or she has on their wall, then you will consider Priti NYC to be the cream of the crop! Armed with a slew of badges bestowed upon their website by various vegan, environmental and health organizations, Priti NYC has proven that vegan nail polish does not have to be toxic. Continue reading [...]

Dermae vegan and vegetarian beauty products are committed to providing its clients with products that are both effective and natural. Dermae vegetarian and vegan beauty products begun their journey to store shelves in the 1960’s, when the founding Stern family began to use Vitamin E as a topical application for skin health. Continue reading [...]

Juice Beauty Vegan and Vegetarian Beauty Products was created by self-proclaimed “Serial Wellness” entrepreneur, Karen Behnke, who, at the age of 40 and pregnant with her first child, built one of the first corporate wellness companies in the country, developing a deep, lifelong interest in vegan and vegetarian, cruelty-free, personal care products along the way. Continue reading [...]

Being 100% vegan friendly is just one of the many positive aspects of PeaceKeeper™Cause-metics'™ beauty product line. Founder and CEO Jody R. Weiss has implemented fair wage, slavery-free labor and cruelty-free practices company wide, and Peacekeeper touts being the first cosmetics line to “give all of its after-tax, distributable profits to women’s health advocacy and urgent human rights issues.” Continue reading [...]

When The Balm Cosmetics' founder and CEO Marissa Shipman decided to start her line of glamorous yet simple, vegan-friendly beauty products, she went for broke. She hopped over to Amazon, bought herself some books on how to create your own makeup and went to work - she even hired a chemist to help create the formulas in her own kitchen! Continue reading [...]

Christopher Drummond Beauty is a line of vegan beauty products that were inspired by founder Christopher Drummond’s days as a model. Frustrated with makeup artists never being able to properly match makeup to his bi-racial skin, Christopher took a job as regional makeup artist for Saks Fifth Avenue and worked towards earning his esthetician license. From there he developed his line of beauty products that are organic-based, vegan and cruelty free.
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SpaRitual vegan beauty care is an eco-conscious beauty and spa product company that offers more than just your run-of-the-mill potions and lotions that promise to make you prettier. They are a lifestyle company that is committed to offering enlightenment to all of its devoted customers. Continue reading [...]

Zosimos Botanicals vegan makeup is a must-buy for those who not only love vegan makeup, but for those who love to support small businesses. Zosimos Botanicals has a strong commitment to environmental responsibility as, not only are their handcrafted cosmetics and skincare products all filled with plant-based, raw ingredients, but the studio out of which they work is 100% wind-powered. Continue reading [...]

Stript vegan makeup was created out of founder Gina Austin's passion for vegan and cruelty-free cosmetics. Stript cosmetics are all 100% paraben-free and use all natural, plant-derived preservatives such as Japanese Honeysuckle, and an almond-based natural preservative. Continue reading [...]

Tarte cosmetics is a company that understand the importance of including vegan makeup in their product line. It is a brand that has come a long way from its humble beginnings in the tiny apartment of its founder, Maureen Kelly. Continue reading [...]

Earth Diva Cosmetics is a vegan makeup line that is one of the most passionately vegan beauty product companies out there. They feature mineral makeup that is both vegan, and cruelty free, as well as vegan makeup brushes. Continue reading [...]

While Urban Decay is not specifically a vegan makeup company, they do recognize and appreciate their vegan customers. That is why they have designated a section of their website that specifically features their vegan makeup. Continue reading [...]

Lipstick ingredients such as carmine (cochineal extract) and beeswax are not vegan friendly because they are derived from insects. Although most beeswax is considered cruelty-free, the process of creating carmine is anything but. Continue reading [...]

Elf (e.l.f.) Cosmetics can be found in a number of popular discount superstores across America. They can be found at Target Stores, Big Kmart, Super K and Meijer. You may also find Elf Cosmetics at drugstores and select beauty supply stores. To find the nearest retailer that carries e.l.f., please visit the official Elf Cosmetics website at www.eyeslipsface.com and use the sites store locator. All you have to do is enter your zip code and the miles you are willing to travel from your home Continue reading [...]

Founded in 1994, Jane Cosmetics features makeup products for women of all ages from all walks of life. The line features dramatic colors such as bright green and sparkly gold as well as earthy tones such as café, mocha, and cinnamon. Continue reading [...]

In addition to being popular among individuals with acne-prone or sensitive skin, raw mineral makeup is also popular among vegans, vegetarians, and individuals interested in maintaining a cruelty-free lifestyle. Continue reading [...]

An excellent representative of the entire Merle Norman product line is the booster hydrator “LUXIVA Changing Skin Treatment.” This product is a top choice for individuals with sensitive skin, although it is effective on all skin types. Continue reading [...]

The Jane Iredale cosmetic line is wonderful for vegetarians and vegans alike. The products are cruelty free as they are never tested on animals and made with natural ingredients.
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According to the official Jane Iredale Mineral Cosmetics website, Iredale was the first to supply the aesthetics industry with a full-line of makeup based on minerals and the first to see the potential of offering physicians a makeup that was good for skin. Continue reading [...]

Did you know that you can find products for vegans and vegetarians at your local grocery store or discount department store? You can even find cruelty-free, natural vegan products at discount superstores such as Target and Wal-mart. Yes, it’s true, vegan skin care seems to be going mainstream, and cruelty free products are already there. Continue reading [...]

If you are unsure about the nature of the ingredient, visit caringconsumer.com for a list of cruelty-free, vegan, and vegetarian ingredients as well as ingredients that have been tested on animals and ingredients that are considered non-vegan and non-vegetarian.
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It is important to note that this homemade mascara recipe has not been approved by the FDA, but users – even users with sensitive skin and eyes, have reported success. If you are a little skeptical, simply use the mascara on a few outer corner lashes for several hours. Continue reading [...]

Have you ever noticed that there are makeup dos and donts for every season of the year? During the hot summer months, makeup artists say powder blush is a no no and during the winter months, it’s ok to be a bit more daring and play with color. During the fall months, earthy tones reign supreme and when spring rolls around, the fresh look becomes the name of the game. This means, go light on the lips, cheeks, and eyes and leave the heavy eyeliner and mascara at home. Continue reading [...]

If you are interested in airbrush makeup, but you would like to look as natural as possible, you should consider purchasing an airbrush kit along with high-quality liquid makeup from trusted names in the industry such as Sephora (est. 1969) or Dinair (est. 1981).
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Dry shampoos are not just popular among the vegan and vegetarian set. Dry shampoos are used in hospitals for the sick or injured that cannot get out of bed. It is also popular for extended camping trips and emergency situations, such as plumbing problems. Continue reading [...]

Founded in 2006 by Tara Burner, College of Healthcare Sciences graduate and "Green Coach," Affordable Mineral Makeup is a new cosmetics company that sells affordable eco-friendly cosmetics. Continue reading [...]

In addition to being an excellent business opportunity for women, Mary Kay makes it a priority to keep customers happy by providing top-quality products that meet high standards of excellence, performance and safety. Continue reading [...]

Environmentally conscious women can find vegan lipsticks in a wide variety of cruelty-free colors at popular cosmetics retailers such as Beauty Without Cruelty and Vegan Essentials! Continue reading [...]

One great resource for discovering who makes cruelty free cosmetics is the Leaping Bunny organization website. Visitors to the site can acces the cruelty-free guide to learn about who makes cosmetics, animal care products, personal care products and household products that are not tested on animals. Continue reading [...]

The Essential Repair System is comprised of six products: shampoo, hair condition, split end correcting treatment, color max, restorative hair masque, and instant repair. Each product has different ingredients but they are all guaranteed vegan and cruelty free. Continue reading [...]

Pureology products are available in salons around the world, so they are easily accessible to vegans, vegetarians, and environmentally conscious individuals alike. To contact the company directly, it is best to use the contact form provided on the official company website. Continue reading [...]

The soap is handcrafted with vegetable-based ingredients. Save Your World soaps are made from all natural and organic ingredients that meet the needs of vegetarians and vegans alike. Continue reading [...]

Many companies pride themselves consumer safety and the protection of both the environment and animals. Here are a few that you can easily find at your local Target, Walmart, Whole Foods, or supermarket! Continue reading [...]

Organic lotions are an excellent solution to skin problems and help reduce dry skin, eczema, and acne issues that can be worsened by the ingredients found in the many lotions available at local retail outlets.
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World vegetarian day begins a month-long celebration that features parties, presentations, potlucks and much more. The celebrations and educational awareness events are varied depending on who plans them and where they live Continue reading [...]

Animal testing can be used for everything from drugs to food products to makeup. It is estimated that worldwide anywhere between 50-100 million animals or vertebrates are used each year in experiments and testing. Continue reading [...]

If you are comfortable with participating in peaceful protests you can march with animal rights organizations, boycott, or attend protests at or near known companies or entities that ignore animal rights. Continue reading [...]

The Elon Herbal Foot Cream can be applied as-needed and should be massaged into foot surfaces until the cream is absorbed. Ingredients include chinese angelica root extract, green tea extract, and bisabol. Continue reading [...]

Elon products are all natural and frequently recommended by dermatologists and podiatrists. Products are cruelty free, and vegan and vegetarian friendly. The company has over 30 product offerings that cover everything needed for nails, skin, feet and hair. Continue reading [...]

Spotlight Skin Tone Perfector is dermatologist-tested, ophthalmologist-tested and non-acnegenic. This is a perfect product for vegans, vegetarians and others committed to a cruelty free world.
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Olive oil lotions provide a cruelty free option for vegans and vegetarians as well as anyone who is interested in creating a cruelty free world. Popular brands can be purchased online or at your local retail outlets with a large variance in pricing. Continue reading [...]

Cosmetics that use animal testing are pretty much a thing of the past. Popular cosmetics companies such as Beauty Without Cruelty and historic cosmetic companies such as Almay (est. 1931) sell cosmetics that are not tested on animals as well as skin care products, perfumes, treatments, and more. Continue reading [...]

Galena Candle & Bath Company candles burn longer than traditional paraffin candles, which are made from petroleum. Soy candles are better for the environment and they are healthier for your lungs.
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The fragrances developed by Harvey Prince & Co. focus on improving social interactions, especially those between men and women. Ageless Fantasy® is an anti-aging fragrance that is believed to take years off a women’s true age. Continue reading [...]

Cruelty free body powder can be found through many beauty and skin care companies such as Urban Decay, Hailey’s Dragonfly Garden, and more. Cruelty-free body powders do not contain talc and most contain all natural and organic ingredients that are safe for use by vegans, vegetarians, and individual’s with sensitive skin. Hailey’s Dragonfly Garden, a well-known producer body powder, sells a long line of scented, cruelty-free powders. These include Lavender, Chamomile, Geranium, Bergamot, Dragons Continue reading [...]

Vegetarians and vegans have a variety of different reasons why they have chosen a lifestyle that eliminates most or all animal byproducts. Some wish to live a cruelty-free lifestyle, while others may choose the vegetarian or vegan lifestyle for health reasons. Continue reading [...]

If the “not tested on animals logo” does not appear on the packaging, but the ingredients list appears to be safe for vegans and vegetarians, you may contact the product company and request the ingredients list and/or the company’s policies on animal testing. The vast majority of product manufacturers will send the information to you via email or snail mail. Continue reading [...]

Animal well-being is the condition in which animals experience good health, are able to effectively cope with their environment, and are able to express a diversity of species-typical behaviors. Continue reading [...]

If you want to be sure you are using makeup that has not been tested on animals, stick to vegan makeup manufacturers, retailers, and suppliers. Vegan makeup companies never test on animals nor do they use ingredients that have been tested on animals. Continue reading [...]

Vegan body jewelry is readily available from hundreds of online retailers and even popular eco-friendly food stores. Also, vegan body jewelry doesn’t have to be sparkly to be pretty. Cruelty-free vegan body jewelry can be made from hemp, cotton, linen, bamboo, plastic, rubber, metal, cloth, or wood. Continue reading [...]

A large percentage of vegans limit their use of animal products to food, while a small percentage have managed to avoid animal consumption altogether -- right down to their socks and shoes. Continue reading [...]

Vegan Essential products are offered both online and at its retail location in Waukesha, WI. The retail location also has the largest selection of cruelty-free items under one roof. Continue reading [...]

Essential Three creates vegetarian and vegan friendly aromatherapy solutions such as Synergy blends that are believed to stimulate, invigorate, cleanse and revitalize. Synergy blends’ aromatic properties are also believed to enhance the well being of body, mind, and spirit. Continue reading [...]

Unwind also features subtle scents of pink lotus flower, vanilla, and amber. Blue lotus flower is an anti-inflammatory and antioxidant and aloe vera juice is used as a moisturizer. Unwind Gentle Foaming Bath Syrup a lighter version of the Unwind Foaming Bath Syrup.
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Established in 1992, Ecco Bella Botanicals is a cosmetics, skin care, and hair care company that does not use animal testing for its products. Ecco Bella Botanicals also uses organic materials in its cosmetics and the company also supports ethical farmers. Continue reading [...]

Earthly Body products do not contain petroleums or mineral oils and they are drug-free and cruelty free. Earthly Body products are 100% vegan and the company is on PETA’s “No Test List.”
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According to the official Alima Pure website (www.alimapure.com), Alima Pure creates “mineral makeup using only the purest cosmetic-grade mineral pigments. There are no additives, fillers or fragrances that can irritate your skin or clog your pores. Continue reading [...]

Colure Hair Care is an environmentally conscious hair care product company that specializes in hair coloring and the special products required to help maintain color and healthy hair. Continue reading [...]

Crazy Rumors manufactures and packages its products according to the highest standards in order to minimize waste. The company uses and reuses recycled and recyclable boxes and packing peanuts in all shipments. Continue reading [...]

Dr. Bronner’s Magic Soaps are a well-known vegetarian and cruelty-free soap company that has family soap-making roots dating back 150 years, with Dr. Bronner's Magic Soap dating back 60 years. Known for its trademark busy labels full of Dr. Bronner's musings about his moral and religious views, Dr. Bronner's offers one of the most famous and widely-used soaps around. Dr. Bronner’s Magic Soaps are certified under the USDA National Organic Program and Fair Trade. Dr. Bronner and his soaps are so acknowledged, that there was even a documentary filmed about them, that went on to win several awards. Continue reading [...]

Climb On Products inventory consists of products that are 100% non-toxic and biodegradable. The products are paraben and preservative free and they do not contain artificial colors, fragrances, or detergents. Continue reading [...]

The LL Regeneration Series features products that have proven to increase skin smoothness by 40%, increase skin hydration by 22%, decrease wrinkle depth by 65%, and increase skin firmness by 40%. Continue reading [...]

Mama Belly Oil offers expectant mothers protection against stretch marks and it is also an excellent oil to add to your bath. All it takes is three capfuls and warm water to create a relaxing and soothing experience. Continue reading [...]

Bath by Bettijo recently added vanilla mandarin to it’s whipped shea butter line. According to the Bath by Bettijo website, the scent was originally developed exclusively for the renowned Phoenician Spa & Resort.
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The pineapple enzyme facial peel mask by 100% contains powerful anti-aging ingredients such as vitamin C and antioxidants, as well as papaya enzymes, which are excellent skin smoothers. Continue reading [...]

Eucalyptus sea therapy organic body scrub is 100% natural and 100% vegan, so there are no harsh chemicals or animal ingredients involved in the making of this product, right down to the packaging. Continue reading [...]

The 100% Pure ingredients list includes everything from apricot and avocado to Vitamin E and white tea. Please review the full 100% Pure ingredients list at the end of this article. Continue reading [...]

MSM skin care by At Last Naturals includes MSM soap and MSM cream (15%). This two-step process cleanses and moisturizes the skin with a special blend of MSM, aloe vera, botanical extracts, green tea, and antioxidants. Continue reading [...]

Brown Bag Botanicals sells a wide variety of unique head to toe skin care products that are paraben and petro-chemical free, vegan, cruelty-free, sustainable, and made in the U.S.A Continue reading [...]

Cactus & Ivy features a unique and extensive line of body scrubs that utilize a natural base of exfoliating ingredients such as cocoa butter, white sugar, salt, and turbinado sugar. Continue reading [...]

Branded J collections spent years testing more than 300 prototypes for its brushes before introducing its cruelty free line called "Heaven’s Brush." Heaven’s Brush is an innovative line made from top quality synthetic "Taklon" fiber.
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The Pikake Lei loofah soap by Bubble Shack Hawaiian Soap Company belongs to the company’s line of 10 unique loofah soaps. It is scented with the Hawaiian jasmine flower, and made with ingredients such as Hawaiian macadamia nut oil and vegetable glycerin. Continue reading [...]

Body Scentsations only uses pure ingredients such as shea butter, almond oil, and aloe in its skincare products. The company also produces and tests its own products for quality and effectiveness.
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Bobbi Brown Cosmetics sells makeup for the lips, eyes, cheeks, and face as well as moisturizers, cleansers, toners, makeup tools, and fragrances. Product ingredients run the gamut from Vitamins C and E to grapefruit and geranium.
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Hair Raiser is the FHM award winner for Best Grooming Innovation. When used in conjunction with Fuzzy Logic Shampoo and Cashmere Coat Conditioner, this follicle revitalizer helps to increase hair thickness, strength, and vigor. Continue reading [...]

Billy Jealousy features a line of environmentally friendly hair and skin care products just for men with names like “Sucker Punch Face Scrub” and “Fuzzy Logic Strengthening Shampoo.” Continue reading [...]

Aunt Bee’s vegan lip tints and salves do not contain beeswax, honey, or royal jelly. Aunt Bee’s uses no petroleum-derived products and it has and never will conduct any kind of animal testing. Continue reading [...]

Charity soap by A Wild Soap Bar (SoapRISING) was designed to bring awareness to the current issues affecting the world. The SoapRISING series currently consists of soaps with names like “end the fed,” “feed America,” “give me liberty,” and “teach peace.” The collection also includes a gift box – you choose which two soaps you like best. Continue reading [...]

Bath & Body Works combines traditional spa treatments with botanical and natural ingredients to create an extensive line of spa and personal care products that nourish and heal the skin as well as awaken the senses. Continue reading [...]

Matte mineral foundation by Beauty Bliss Cosmetics is perfect for women that prefer products that do not contain mica and for individuals that prefer a smooth, shimmerless finish. Continue reading [...]

Combined with ginger and orange, the ginger orange oilve soap is believed to rejuvenate the senses, uplift the spirit, and refresh the body. The oils soften the skin and the lather thoroughly cleanses the skin. Continue reading [...]

Users of this youth-full anti-aging face cream cream believe that the product improves skin’s radiance and protects it from environmental damage. The youth-full anti aging cream (SPF 15) is formulated for normal to dry skin, it is dermatologist and ophthalmologist tested, and it is non-acnegenic.
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Considered a gentler alternative to chemical peels, the restorative enzyme peel takes less than one minute to exfoliate by using a combination of all natural ingredients such as grapefruit, cucumber, papaya, pineapple, and a 54% concentration of aloe vera gel. Continue reading [...]

Alexandra Avery Purely Natural complexion care cleanser is a vegetable oil based face cleanser, enriched with oats and essential oils that help to nourish and revitalize the skin. Continue reading [...]

Established in 1998, Better Botanicals is a “condensed line” of herbal products that are based on Ayurveda. Ayurveda is the world’s oldest and most widely practiced school of herbal medicine, originating in India 5,000 years ago. Continue reading [...]

Smart shade blush by Almay contains an antioxidant blend of grape seed, ginseng and Ginkgo biloba. It is hypoallergenic and dermatologist tested. Almay smart shade blush is available in three "colors," including pink, berry, and natural.
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The company "formulates aromatherapeutic products for the conscientious consumer." This means that all Alexandra Avery products are 100% natural and cruelty-free. All products are also hand-made in small batches and formulated with vitamins, anti-oxidants, plant extracts, vegetable oils, and essential oils. Continue reading [...]

All AG hair products are cruelty-free and they do not contain harmful chemicals. The shampoos are not thickened with sodium chloride (table salt), which is known to dry the hair and scalp. AG products are naturally thicker because they contain less water. Continue reading [...]

Nurture My Body ginger body wash can be used with a washcloth or loofah and should be gently massaged into the skin with upward strokes. It works best when used with the ginger hand and body lotion and the organic shave cream. Continue reading [...]

Affordable Mineral Makeup is a new cosmetics company that sells affordable eco-friendly cosmetics. The company is a cruelty free company and it is also a signer of The Compact for Safe Cosmetics. Continue reading [...]

Afterglow Cosmetics offers an extensive line of vegan, cruelty free cosmetics for the face, eyes, and lips. Unlike other nearly vegan cosmetics companies, Afterglow Cosmetics does not use animal hair for its brushes. All professional make-up brushes are 100% vegan and cruelty free. Continue reading [...]

Aveda was founded in 1978. Aveda, The Art and Science of Pure Flower and Plant Essences, manufactures plant-based hair and skin care products as well as makeup, ‘pure-fume’ and lifestyle products. All Aveda products are cruelty free and the most are vegan. A handful of Aveda products may contain honey or beeswax. Continue reading [...]

Aqua Dessa is a high end, all natural, organic skincare and bath and bodyline. Most Aqua Dessa products are 100% vegan, while some contain honey, which makes them 100% vegetarian. Aqua Dessa products are made with botanicals, herbs, fruits, berries, and seaweeds that have not been tested on animals. Continue reading [...]

Mixed Greens shampoo and conditioner are two of the lines top sellers. The shampoo’s main ingredients are artichoke, watercress, and cucumber, which are believed to have a healing effect on hair. Continue reading [...]

The Herbaria product line recently released a natural Citronella and Marigold bar -- an old-fashioned lye soap bar considered great for shampooing and shaving. It also contains essential oils and other ingredients that are known to repel insects. Continue reading [...]

Modern Organic Products (mop) are made up of a special blend of organic and food-based ingredients. All products are cruelty free, meaning, "MOP does not perform or condone animal testing with any of its products." Continue reading [...]

While popular cosmetics companies such as Beauty Without Cruelty and Giovanni Organic Cosmetics offer several different types of cruelty free hair gel – at a price, value brand beauty companies such as White Rain also offer a wide variety of hair gels that are never tested on animals, nor do they contain any animal products.
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Cruelty free hair dye is readily available for consumers that want to do their part to help prevent animal testing and cruelty to animals. Just a few of the top cruelty free hair dues include: Herbatint, Atlantis Hair Color, and Avigal Henna. Continue reading [...]

Vegan products for your face and skin can be purchased through a large number of cruelty-free, vegan companies around the world. Just a few of the most popular vegan, cruelty-free companies are Beauty Without Cruelty, Avalon Organics, and Pangea Vegan Beauty Products. Continue reading [...]

Vegan makeups can be found through a large number of cosmetics and beauty products companies, both big and small. Vegan makeups include products such as lip balms, lip color, lipsticks and lip pencils; foundation, concealer and powder; blush, eye shadow, eye liner and mascara, and nail polish and nail treatments. Continue reading [...]

Fortunately, there are a few vegan tattoo and ink suppliers that currently use vegetable based glycerin in their inks, so you can ask your artist if he uses these specific brands. Continue reading [...]

Vegan Essentials is the largest online vegan store in the country. Founded in 1998 by Courtney and Sue Ernster, Vegan Essentials is also the oldest cruelty free retailer in the U.S. Continue reading [...]

There are a number of important considerations to keep in mind during your hunt for the perfect vegan eye shadow, foundation or lipstick. Much like vegan foods, vegan doesn’t always mean that a product is 100% safe for every individual. Continue reading [...]

Avigal henna uses the new shrubs of the Lawsonia plant to create natural hair coloring and highlights. Avigal Henna products are safe to use on all hair types whether bleached, permed, tinted, or virgin. Continue reading [...]

Apothecary Blend is the maker of organic clay facial masks. The masks are formulated for deep cleansing, surface exfoliating, and pore shrinking. The blend is believed to draw out toxins from the surface of skin to leave skin feeling purified, firm, and bright. Continue reading [...]

The revitalizing firming mask works by utilizing a special blend of plant derived ingredients, essential oils, and vitamins, which minimizes harshness and promotes gentle repair.
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Main ingredients for Pure Specialty products include calming, healing, and gentle natural ingredients such as aloe vera, lavender, passionflower, watercress, and molasses. These ingredients also help to improve and restore hair’s natural balance and texture.
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Like all Anise products, Sensuous collection fall/winter 2009 products are produced in a U.S. laboratory without toxic chemicals such as formaldehyde, toluene, and dibutyl phthalate. All Anise products use only 100% vegetarian and cruelty free ingredients. Continue reading [...]

For spring/summer 2009, Anise Cosmetics and its Nail-Aid division feature a select few colors out of more than 600 unique colors made from toxic-free chemicals and without sacrifice to the environment. Continue reading [...]

Anise is a proud sponsor of “The Campaign for Safe Cosmetics,” and it bears the “Cruelty Free” symbol, meaning, the company is strictly opposed to animal testing and uses only ingredients that are 100% safe and respectful of the environment. Continue reading [...]

After Inked is a proud member of PETA-People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals and it uses a special formulation of all natural, all vegan ingredients that help to regenerate damaged blood vessels, strengthen skin tissue, and reduce trans-epidermal water loss (TEWL). Continue reading [...]

ABBA chooses specific herbal extracts and natural oils to add to its own Herbal Protein Complex, which was developed by the company’s scientists. The company defines ABBA’s Herbal Protein Complex as “proteins and extracts working synergistically to bond to the hair for internal and external protection. It is achieved by using the optimal blend of proteins to rebuild and strengthen hair.”
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Made in France, Clarins Gentle Night Cream for Sensitive Skin features easy application via a convenient pump and a generous 1.7 oz. container. The container is designed to keep the product fresh and sanitary. Continue reading [...]

Clarins has been producing cosmetics and skincare products since 1954. The Clarins Group prides itself on consumer safety and the protection of both the environment and animals, so in 1994 the French company decided to stop using andy ingredients of animal origin in its formulas. Continue reading [...]